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U.S withdraws combat troops from Nigeria after counterterrorism mission against Islamic State
The U.S has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in Nigeria and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja’s request,…
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The slow, methodical killing of political choice in Nigeria. By Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet…
The Ransom Republic. By Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma
When the State abandons its primary duty, survival becomes an act of radical rebellion in…
After the June 30 protest, Black South Africans will remain economically insecure. By Yolanda Mhlungu
Even if all the illegal immigrants leave the country, we will remain the majority who…
Unravelling Nigeria’s Terror Empire. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
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Ivory Coast Excludes Thiam from Final Presidential Ballot
Tidjane Thiam, the former Credit Suisse chief and a leading figure in Ivory Coast’s opposition, has been officially excluded from…
ICC clears way for in absentia hearing against Uganda’s rebel leader Kony
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally approved the continuation of proceedings against Joseph Kony, the elusive leader of Uganda’s…
Nigeria’s defence chief recommends full border fencing to tackle cross-border militancy
In response to growing security challenges, Nigeria’s top military official has proposed a bold new strategy—constructing complete fences along the…
Federal Republic of Loans. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for…
Nigeria: Court workers begin indefinite strike over wage demands
Judicial operations across major courts in Nigeria came to a halt on Monday, June 2, as members of the Judiciary…
Soccer: Egypt beat South Africa 2-1 to win its first CAF Champions League
Pyramids of Egypt survived late pressure to beat Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa 2-1 in Cairo on Sunday June 1,…
Nigerian town flattened by flood, kills 150, displaces 3,000, Tinubu promises assistance
Flash flooding earlier this week in central Nigeria killed more than 150 people, a local disaster response spokesman told AFP…
ECOWAS celebrates 50 years with retreat focused on women’s empowerment
Marking five decades of regional unity, the ECOWAS Commission hosted a pivotal retreat focused on gender empowerment from 28 to…